It is also possible to obtain information concerning our products from our home page on the Internet. You can find us at www.permobil.com. All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information that was available at the time that these operating instruc- tions were printed.
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Owner’s Manual Street Safety Instructions TECHNICAL SUPPORT In the event of technical problems, you should contact your dealer or Permobil Inc USA at 1-800-736-0925. Always state the chassis serial number when contacting Permobil to ensure that the correct information is provided.
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Permobil is not responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. Permobil is not responsible for injuries or damage resulting from failure to exer- cise good judgment.
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• that all products ordered are included in the delivery, incuding operating instructions and possible other documentation. If you suspect that something is missing, then contact your supplier or Permobil for more information as soon as possible. • that no transport-related or other damages have occurred to the wheelchair and its accessories.
Safety Instructions WARNING Operation Permobil recommends the use of wheelchair lights at all times user is riding near public rights of way. Use extreme caution when driving near unprotected ledges, drop-offs or on elevated surfaces. Unintended movement or excessive speed in these areas can lead to personal injury or property damage.
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Permobil products. Weight Limitations The maximum user weight for your Permobil is set forth in the specification section of the supplied Owner´s Manual for current seat model. Operation of the wheelchair by users who exceed the maximum allowable user weight can lead to personal injury and property damage, including damage to the wheel- chair, as well as voiding any applicable warranty to the wheelchair.
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Owner’s Manual Street Safety Instructions Safety Instructions CAUTION Operation - Inclines When driving downhill, select the slowest speed and proceed with caution. Driving down an incline in a front wheel drive wheelchair can shift the user’s center of gravity forward. If the wheelchair rolls faster than you would like, stop the wheelchair by releasing the joystick and begin descending again at a slower speed.
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Owner’s Manual Street Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING Operation - Inclines Do not drive the wheelchair where the sideways gradient is more than indicated in the technical specifications section of the manual. There is a risk of tipping over. Do not drive up or down ramps that are not equipped with proper edge protection along the sides of the ramp to prevent the wheelchair from falling off of the ramp.
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In order to prevent the wheelchair from rolling away, ensure that the wheelchair is on a level and dry surface before releasing the brakes. In order to avoid personal injury do not use your Permobil in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Do not attempt to put the wheelchair in freewheel mode by yourself while seated in it.
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Driving in Extreme Climate Conditions Permobil’s wheelchairs are designed to withstand most adverse weather con- ditions, however to minimize the risk of being caught in difficult situations you should avoid using the wheelchair outdoors during, for example, severe cold, heavy rain or thick snow.
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Owner’s Manual Street Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING Driving with Seat Lift/Seat Tilt/Backrest Recline Be careful in making sure that nothing gets stuck between the chassis and the seat when the seat lift/seat tilt is operated. Operating the seat lift,seat tilt/ backrest recline changes the center of gravity and increases the risk of tipping over.
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Overextending this distance can cause user to over- exert, lose balance, or fall. Permobil recommends that users transfer in the presence of or with the assis- tance of an attendant. Use caution when bending or reaching.
Owner’s Manual Street Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING Passengers The wheelchair is not intended to transport passengers, regardless of the age of the passenger. The Maximum User Weight stated in the Owner’s Manual for your seating includes the user and any personal effects. The Maximum limit should not be exceeded.
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Permobil positioning belts are designed to position the user only and not to protect you in the event of a motor vehicle accident. The positioning belts do...
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Failure to do so can lead to personal injury. Do not use parts or accessories not authorized by Permobil. Use of unap- proved ”aftermarket” accessories and parts may cause changes in the wheel- chair, which may make the wheelchair unstable or uncontrollable.
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Safety Instructions WARNING Safety Circuits Permobil products are equipped with safety circuits. Inhibit circuits prevent the wheelchair from driving under certain conditions. Speed reduction circuits limit the wheelchair’s maximum speed under certain conditions. Limit switch circuits limit the wheelchair’s functions under certain circumstances. Overload protec- tion circuits shut the wheelchair off in case of an overload.
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Permobil and tighten the bolt to the recommended torque. Also, inspect the drive axle and wheel rim for any damage. Damage to either part can cause the wheel bolt to loosen or fracture. Permobil recommends that wheel bolts be used only one time.
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The limit values for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) with respect to elec- trical wheelchairs is set in the harmonized standards for the EU in the Medical Devices Directive, No. 93/42/EEC. Permobil’s electronic wheelchair’s comply with these limit values. Also see Important Information about Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) on page 70-71.
Design and Function Design and function General The Street is an electrical rear wheel drive wheelchair for outdoor and indoor driving intended for persons with functional impairments. The wheelchair consists of a chassis and a seat. The chassis contains the wheelchair’s electronics, power supply and drive functions.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function Driving The Street has rear wheel drive and is equipped with a drive package for each drive wheel. The drive package consists of an electric motor with a drive gear and magnetic wheel lock.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function Wheels The wheelchair’s rear wheels, the drive wheels, have air-filled tires. The front wheels, the guide wheels, can either be air-filled or solid rubber tires. The guide wheels are available in two sizes. Lights and reflectors In the standard version the wheelchair is equipped with reflectors in the front and back as well as on the sides.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function Electronics The wheelchair’s batteries are located under the front and rear covers of chas- sis respectively. Both of the batteries are easily accessible for maintenance and battery replacement. Front battery Rear battery Main fuse/Charging fuse/Charging outlet The main fuse is located in an outlet in the front of the rear chassis cover.
Seat lift Permobil Street can be fitted with an electrically controlled seat lift that allows the seat to be raised steplessly up to 10 inches in order to adjust its height to tables, benches, etc.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function Leg rest WARNING NOTE! The following applies only if your wheelchair is equipped with separate foot plates. With the wheelchair kept still and having the leg supports driven towards it’s innermost position, the wheelchair’s front wheels must always be kept in a 90 degrees straight position, (A), pointed forward or backwards.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display General The Control Panel consists of a joystick, function buttons and a display. At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket. Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Charger Socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Function keys There are a total of 10 function keys on the control panel. Horn On/Off Max. speed PROFILE MODE Reduce/Increase Profile Mode Lights* Hazard lights* Indicators* Indicators, left* * Applies only if the wheelchair is fitted with lights.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Mode The user can use the Mode key to scroll between the control system’s available modes. The available modes depend on the programming and on which other output devices are connected to the control system.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome displayl Socket for external on/off key You can use this socket to activate and deactivate the control system with an external device. Socket for external profile key (applies if profiles are programmed and used).
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Display By looking at the control panel display, you can get an idea of the status of the control system. The control system is active when the screen is lit.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Speed Indicator This displays the current speed setting. The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons. Current Profile The Profile Number describes wich Profile the con- trol system is currently operating in. The Profile Text is the name or description of the Profile the control system is currently operating in.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD monochrome display Fault The control system can detect a wide variety of errors. When the system has detected an error that is not severe enough to cause the system to trip, then this symbol will be displayed.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display General The Control Panel consists of a joystick, function buttons and a display. At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket. Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Charger Socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device.
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Function Buttons On the control panel there are a total of 10 Function Buttons. Horn Button On/Off Speedbuttons, Decrease/ PROFILE MODE Increase Profile Button Mode Lights Button & LED*) Hazard Button &...
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Mode Button The Mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating Modes for the control system. The available modes are dependant on program- ming and the range of auxiliary output devices connected to the control system.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display External On/Off Switch Jack This allows the user to turn the control system on and off using an external ability switch, such as a buddy button. External Profile/Mode Switch Jack (This jack’s function varies depending on the programming.)
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Display The status of the control system is shown in the display. The control system is on when the display is backlit. Screen Symbols The Drive screen for the R-net has common components, which will always appear, and components which will only appear under certain conditions.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Speed Indicator This displays the current speed setting. The speed setting is adjusted using the Speed Buttons. Current Profile The Profile Number describes wich Profile the con- trol system is currently operating in. The Profile Text is the name or description of the Profile the control system is currently operating in.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Motor Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced the power to the motors, in order to protect them against heat damage. Control system Temperature...
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LCD color display Installation menu The installation menu permits the user to set the clock, the display brightness, background color etc. Access the menu by holding down the keys for higher and lower maximum speed simultaneously.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function Control panel R-Net LCD color display Distance measurement (Distance) Select “Distance” in the menu. Move the joystick to the right to go to the menu for setting distance measurement. Then select “Total distance”, “Trip”, “Distance display”...
Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED General The Control Panel consists of a joystick, function buttons and a display. At the front of the panel is the Charger Socket. Two Jack Sockets are located on the bottom of the panel.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Charger Socket This socket should only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming cable into this socket This socket should not be used as a power supply for any other electrical device. Connection of other electrical devices may damage the control system or affect the E.M.C.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Function keys There are a total of 9 function keys on the control panel with LEDs. Horn Battery voltage indicator On/Off Mode Seat indicator Max. speed/profile Lights* Hazard lights* indicator Max.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Mode With the Mode key the user can scroll between the control system’s available operating modes. The available modes depend on the programming and on which other output devices are connected to the control system.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Battery voltage indicator Shows the voltage remaining in the batteries (from left to right): Red+Yellow+Green = Fully charged Red+Yellow = Half charged = Charge the batteries A good way of using this indicator is to learn how it works while you are driv- ing.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Max. speed indicator Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair. 2 lamps = Low speed 4 lamps = Average speed 5 lamps = Max. speed Driving profile For special applications, the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile.
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Owner’s Manual Street Design and Function R-Net control panel LED Seat indicator On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift, seat angle, backrest angle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick. In this case the active seat function is indicated on the control panel seat indicator.
Operation Operation General The Permobil Street is designed for use both indoors and outdoors. When you drive indoors, you must be careful in, for example, narrow passages, when going through doors and entrances and when using lifts, ramps, etc. You should also consider the risk of crushing when you use the electric seat lift and seat angle functions, above all if the wheelchair has been driven under tables, benches, etc.
Owner’s Manual Street Operation Joystick Error If the joystick is moved from the central position before, during or immediately after the control system is switched on, the screen image for a shifted joystick will be displayed for 5 seconds. On control panels without a display, the LEDs on the battery voltage indicator will “wander”...
Owner’s Manual Street Operation Driving Technique The control system electronics “interpret” the movements of the joystick and move the wheelchair as intended. For normal driving, the user doesn’t need to employ any complex techniques, which is an advantage if the user is inexperienced. A good way of starting is quite simply to move the joystick in the direction you want to go.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation R-Net control panel Locking/unlocking the wheelchair The control system can be locked in two different ways. Either by using a key sequence on the keypad or with a physical key. The method used depends on how the system has been programmed.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation R-Net control panel Locking with a key • Press the on/off key if the control system is switched off. • Insert and remove the key from the charging contact on the control panel. • The wheelchair is now locked.
Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions (Not applicable to all seat models) On some seats the electrical functions can be controlled with the help of the control panel joystick. Some models are equipped with three memory locations. Each memory location can store the position of the seat’s adjustment device.
Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions (Not applicable to all seat models) Return to drive mode Press the “Mode” button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display - see illustration.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions (Not applicable to all seat models) The control system on some seats has three memory locations for seat pos- itions. Each memory location can store the position of the seat’s adjustment device. This means that it is easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions (Not applicable to all seat models) Saving position to memory 1. Set the seat’s electrical functions to the desired mode. 2. If not activated, activate the seat/ memory function by pressing the “Mode” button one or more times until a seat icon appears in the con- trol panel display.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions R-Net LED (Not applicable to all seat models) On certain seats the electrical functions for seat lift, seat angle, backrest angle and legrest angle are controlled with the control panel joystick. Other seat functions require a separate seat con- trol panel.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation Seat functions R-Net LED (Not applicable to all seat models) Return to drive mode Press the “Mode” button one or more times until a standard display image with speed indicator appears in the control panel display - see illustration.
Owner’s Manual Street Handling Driving rules Support wheels The support wheels mounted at the rear minimize the risk of the wheelchair tip- ping over backwards when passing obstacles and the like, and they must always be mounted when the chair is being driven.
Owner’s Manual Street Handling Driving over obstacles Do not drive the wheelchair over obstacles of a height greater than 2.5 in. Driving over tall edges increases the risk of tipping over as well as the risk of damage to the wheelchair.
Owner’s Manual Street Handling Driving downhill You should always drive downhill at low speed and with great caution. Avoid braking suddenly and sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks.
Owner’s Manual Street Handling Driving uphill You should always drive uphill with great caution. Avoid sudden evasive maneuvers and never drive so fast that you are unable to control the wheelchair safely without risks. You should be extremely careful when driving uphill on an uneven surface (for example grass, gravel, sand, ice and snow).
Owner’s Manual Street Handling Driving with sideways slopes Driving with a sideways slope must always be performed with great care. Avoid abrupt avoidance maneuvers and never maintain a speed higher than that at which you can maneuver the wheelchair in a safe and secure manner.
Always reset the brake release after moving the wheelchair manually. When the brakes are released, it should not be possible to drive the chair. If the chair can still be driven, contact your service contact or Permobil immediately.
WARNING Use only the charger supplied with your wheelchair or recommended by Permobil. Using other chargers may damage the batteries, the wheelchair electronics or the charger itself. It may also result in parts becoming overheated, which may entail a greater risk of fire.
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Owner’s Manual Street Handling Charging Ensure that the wheelchair is switched off with the On/Off key on the control panel and then connect the charging plug to the wheelchair’s charging socket. The battery voltage indicator on the wheelchair’s control panel lights up and shows the charging status during charging.
Owner’s Manual Street Transport Transport The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved for such purposes. Check that the wheelchair is properly fastened and that the wheel locks are engaged. The wheelchair can be locked into position by running fastening straps through the brackets in the front and the back.
Owner’s Manual Street Transport General advice for Air transport When transporting your wheelchair by air, there are especially these three items you should consider: 1. Batteries Gel batteries: In most cases they don’t need to be taken out of the wheelchair.
All inappropriate modifications to the wheelchair and its different systems can cause an increased risk of accidents. All changes and intrusive work on the wheelchair’s vital systems must be performed by an autho- rized serviceman. Always contact an authorized serviceman or Permobil when in doubt.
Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs General batteries/Storage • Note that a battery drains on its own and a discharged battery can freeze and burst when it is cold. If the wheelchair must be stored without being used for a longer period of time, the batteries should always be charged up once per month so that they do not incur any damage.
Maintenance and Repairs Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your wheelchair. The following is general advice recommended by Permobil. For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish, contact Permobil for information.
Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Wheel Lock Release Check regularly, approx. once per month, the functionality of the wheel lock release. The wheelchair must not be possible to drive when the wheel locks are disengaged. Location of the Wheel lock release lever...
Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Changing the batteries Front battery 1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface. 2. Run/fold out the leg support and, if possible, raise the seat lift. 3. Shut off the main fuse. 4. Loosen the front chassis cover from...
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Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Rear battery 1. Place the wheelchair on a level sur- face. 2. If possible, raise the seat lift. 3. Shut off the main fuse. 4. Loosen the chassis casing’s rear part from the guide pins and lift it up a bit.
Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Wheels Check at regular intervals that the wheelchair’s tires have the prescribed tire pres- sure. An incorrect tire pressure can cause deterioration in stability and manuever- ability, plus extremely low air pressure can give rise to abnormal wear as well as shorter driving distances.
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Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Replacement of rear tire inner tube 1. Put the wheelchair up on blocks so that the wheel is free and then let the air out of it. 2. Force the tire off the rim.
Location of the main fuse Main fuse in “ON” position WARNING A thrown main fuse often involves larger electrical faults. The cause should be checked carefully before the switch is reset. Always contact an authorized serviceman or Permobil when in doubt.
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Owner’s Manual Street Maintenance and Repairs Replacement of charging fuse The fuse holder for the charging fuse is located under the wheel lock release lever on the front edge of the front chassis cover. Charging fuse location Charging fuse 15A WARNING Always shut off the power supply on the control panel before changing the charging fuse.
Owner’s Manual Street Technical specifications Technical Specifications The specifications given in the following pages are only applicable to the Street chassis with Corpus-seat. For size and weight information about each seat, see the Owner’s Manual accompanying the seat. Length: 42.25”...
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Owner’s Manual Street Technical specifications DATA General Name ................ Permobil Street Size and weight Length ................ 42.25” Width ................ 24.75” Height ................ 48.875” Smallest Transport Size, lxwxh ........ 32.5x24.75x31.5” Weight incl. Batteries and Corpus-Seat ...... 342 lbs Max. Battery Size ............ 10.25x6.5x8.5” Wheels Tire Size, front .............. 210x65/3.00-4 Tire Size, back .............. 3.50-8 Max Air Pressure, front/back tires ........ 36 psi (250 kPa) Performance Range ................ 16 - 22 miles Max speed, forward ............ 7.5 mph Max speed, backwards ........... 2.5 mph Turning radius, 180 degrees ........... 48” Ability to negotiate obstacles .......... 2.5” Hill-climbing ability ............10 degrees Safe slope ...............
Note that this guide cannot describe all the problems and events which may occur and you should always contact your service contact or Permobil in case of doubt.
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Owner’s Manual Street Trouble Shooting Guide EVENT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The wheelchair can only be Seat lift or seat angle Lower the seat lift or seat driven at reduced speed. raised too high. angle. See page 28. Applies with an electric seat lift and seat angle.
Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair. Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that occurs on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work.
Repair of defective units Apart from specific OEM-approved spare parts (contact Permobil for further information on these), there are no replaceable parts in the R-net control sys- tem. Consequently, defective units must be sent to Permobil or a Permobil- approved repairer for repair.
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Incorrect or poorly performed repair work may make it dangerous to use the wheelchair. Permobil accepts no liability for any personal injury or damage to the wheelchair and its surroundings that may occur on account of incorrect or poorly performed repair work.
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Owner’s Manual Street Operation ERROR SIGNAL ERROR INDICATION - REMEDY 1 Lamp - Low battery voltage Check the condition of the battery. Check the contact between the battery and the control unit. 2 Lamps - Failure in left-hand drive motor Check the connection to the left-hand drive motor.
Owner’s Manual Street Accessories Accessories We are constantly developing accessories for our wheelchairs. Contact your nearest Permobil retailer for more information about the accessories available for your wheelchair.
Owner’s Manual Street Electromagnetic Interference CAUTION! It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your powered wheelchair. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred...
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Owner’s Manual Street Electromagnetic Interference NOTE! Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and casette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered wheelchair.